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Volume 973: debated on Wednesday 14 November 1979

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Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many categories of officials have a statutory right to enter premises under the Truck Acts; what are the current numbers in each category; and whether he has any plans to review this entry right.

Mr. Mayhew

Only officers specifically appointed under the Truck Acts, as amended by the Truck Acts 1831–1896 (Enforcement) Regulations 1974—SI 1974 No. 1887—have a right to enter premises. There are currently 82 officers so appointed. I have no plans to review this right of entry.

Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many categories of officials have a statutory right to enter premises under the Road Haulage Act 1938; what are the current numbers in each category; and whether he has any plans to review this right of entry.

Mr. Mayhew

Only officers specifically appointed under the Road Haulage Wages Act 1938 have a right to enter premises where road haulage workers are employed on work with statutory remuneration. There are currently 191 officers so appointed. I have no plans to review this right of entry.